MA 2019-0009 Griffin Ranch Lot Adjustments (11.04.2019)
November 4, 2019
Shelly Jordan
Lennar Homes
980 Montecito Drive, Suite 302
Corona, CA 92879
SUBJECT: MINOR ADJUSTMENT 2019-0009 – Griffin Ranch (78-81, 90, 91,
93, 95, 97)
Dear Ms. Jordan:
The Design and Development Department has reviewed your Minor Adjustment
application (MA 2019-0009), pursuant to Section 9.210.040 of the City of La Quinta
Zoning Code.
REQUEST:
The request is for one to two minor adjustments per lot to accommodate for the
placement of the plan types on smaller lots, per the attached exhibit. The requests
are as follows: 1) Grant up to a 10% adjustment to decrease the front yard setback
from 20’-0” to 18’-0” and 2) decrease the rear yard setback from 20’-0” to 18’-0”.
Specific adjustment request(s) per lot are per the attached and approved plans.
The minor adjustments are being requested for a total of nine (9) lots at the
following addresses: 81-650 Haflinger, 81-670 Haflinger, 81-690 Haflinger, 81-710
Haflinger, 54-260 Dark Star Drive, 81-695 Chant Group, 81-680 Chant Group, 81-
660 Chant Group and 54-125 Dark Star Drive (lots 78-81, 90, 91, 93, 95, and 97
respectively). The request would be for lot 91 to receive one (1) rear yard setback
minor adjustment, lot 95 to receive one (1) front yard setback minor adjustment
and lots 78-81, 90, 93 and 97 to receive two (2) minor adjustments each. The
adjustments are needed to allow verandas in the front yards at a 16’ setback.
Architectural projections are allowed to encroach 2’ into any required setback. An
18’ front yard building setback would allow for the architectural projection to have
a 16’ setback.
DECISION:
Approval is granted for the requested adjustment based on the following findings
and subject to the conditions of approval listed below:
1. Minor Adjustment 2019-0009 is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan, in
that the proposal does not alter the approved land use for the property or
affect land use on surrounding similar properties.
2. Minor Adjustment 2019-0009 is consistent with the intent of the La Quinta
Zoning Code and subject Specific Plan in that the requested adjustment will
be conditioned to comply with all other development standards as required
under said Zoning Code and subject Specific Plan.
3. Processing and approval of Minor Adjustment 2019-0009 is in compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act. The adjustment requested falls
under CEQA Guidelines Section 15305(a) as a “Minor Alterations to Land” -
Class 5 Categorical Exemption.
4. Approval of Minor Adjustment 2019-0009 is not detrimental to the public
health, safety and general welfare, nor injurious or incompatible with other
properties and land use in the vicinity. The adjustment has no impact on
health or safety issues and will not affect physical land use characteristics in
the vicinity. The adjustment will be compatible with the architectural styles
of the existing single-family homes, as approved in the Specific Plan, Site
Development Permit, and Modification by Applicant.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. A building permit and grading permit shall be obtained prior to construction.
The proposed construction shall comply with all other development standards
as required under the La Quinta Zoning Code and subject Specific Plan.
2. Minor Adjustment 2019-0009 shall comply with all applicable terms,
conditions and/or mitigation measures for the following related approvals and
their subsequent amendments: Specific Plan 2006-074, Site Development
Permit 2006-853, and Modification by Applicant 2017-0007 and 2019-0005
Please be advised that the City only approves three Minor Adjustments per lot,
regardless of the percentage of the development standard adjusted. This approval
relates only to minor adjustments referenced herein and does not imply any
entitlement or approval of a building permit for any structures shown on the plans
on file. This approval consists of one to two Minor Adjustments per lot, as previously
described. All other development standards of the La Quinta Zoning Code are
applicable and shall be adhered to in preparing plans for building plan check. If you
have any additional questions, please contact me at 760 -777-7086 and/or at
sfernandez@laquintaca.gov .
Sincerely,
Sijifredo Fernandez
Associate Planner
LENNAR
980 MONTECITO DRIVE
CORONA, CA 92879
(951) 817-3663
NOTE: DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE TO
BUILDING FACE AND NOT
ARCHITECTURAL POP-OUTS
NOTE: PLOT PLANS MAY NOT SHOW CURRENT RECORD INFORMATION. REFER TO THE TITLE REPORT
FOR DIMENSIONS, EASEMENTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION OF RECORD. DRY UTILITIES ARE NOT
SHOWN ON THIS PLAN.
MSA CONSULTING,INC.
> PLANNING > CIVIL ENGINEERING > LAND SURVEYING
34200 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760.320.9811 msaconsultinginc.com
PE 478.8
FF 479.47
PLAN 2XB
LOT 78
LEGEND
SCALE 1'=30'
OCT. 2019
LA QUINTA, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
LENNAR / GRIFFIN RANCH
TRACT NO. 32879 LOT AREA
11,462 SFWALL PLAN - LOT 78
81-650 Haflinger Way
LENNAR
980 MONTECITO DRIVE
CORONA, CA 92879
(951) 817-3663
NOTE: DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE TO
BUILDING FACE AND NOT
ARCHITECTURAL POP-OUTS
NOTE: PLOT PLANS MAY NOT SHOW CURRENT RECORD INFORMATION. REFER TO THE TITLE REPORT
FOR DIMENSIONS, EASEMENTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION OF RECORD. DRY UTILITIES ARE NOT
SHOWN ON THIS PLAN.
MSA CONSULTING,INC.
> PLANNING > CIVIL ENGINEERING > LAND SURVEYING
34200 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760.320.9811 msaconsultinginc.com
PE 478.3
FF 478.97
PLAN 2XC
LOT 79
LEGEND
SCALE 1'=30'
OCT. 2019
LA QUINTA, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
LENNAR / GRIFFIN RANCH
TRACT NO. 32879 LOT AREA
11,400 SFWALL PLAN - LOT 79
81-670 Haflinger Way
LENNAR
980 MONTECITO DRIVE
CORONA, CA 92879
(951) 817-3663
NOTE: DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE TO
BUILDING FACE AND NOT
ARCHITECTURAL POP-OUTS
NOTE: PLOT PLANS MAY NOT SHOW CURRENT RECORD INFORMATION. REFER TO THE TITLE REPORT
FOR DIMENSIONS, EASEMENTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION OF RECORD. DRY UTILITIES ARE NOT
SHOWN ON THIS PLAN.
MSA CONSULTING,INC.
> PLANNING > CIVIL ENGINEERING > LAND SURVEYING
34200 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760.320.9811 msaconsultinginc.com
PE 477.7
FF 478.37
PLAN 2XA
LOT 80
LEGEND
SCALE 1'=30'
OCT. 2019
LA QUINTA, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
LENNAR / GRIFFIN RANCH
TRACT NO. 32879 LOT AREA
11,400 SFWALL PLAN - LOT 80
81-690 Haflinger Way
LENNAR
980 MONTECITO DRIVE
CORONA, CA 92879
(951) 817-3663
NOTE: DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE TO
BUILDING FACE AND NOT
ARCHITECTURAL POP-OUTS
NOTE: PLOT PLANS MAY NOT SHOW CURRENT RECORD INFORMATION. REFER TO THE TITLE REPORT
FOR DIMENSIONS, EASEMENTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION OF RECORD. DRY UTILITIES ARE NOT
SHOWN ON THIS PLAN.
MSA CONSULTING,INC.
> PLANNING > CIVIL ENGINEERING > LAND SURVEYING
34200 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760.320.9811 msaconsultinginc.com
PE 477.2
FF 477.87
PLAN 2XB
LOT 81
LEGEND
SCALE 1'=30'
OCT. 2019
LA QUINTA, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
LENNAR / GRIFFIN RANCH
TRACT NO. 32879 LOT AREA
11,400 SFWALL PLAN - LOT 81
81-710 Haflinger Way
LENNAR
980 MONTECITO DRIVE
CORONA, CA 92879
(951) 817-3663
NOTE: DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE TO
BUILDING FACE AND NOT
ARCHITECTURAL POP-OUTS
NOTE: PLOT PLANS MAY NOT SHOW CURRENT RECORD INFORMATION. REFER TO THE TITLE REPORT
FOR DIMENSIONS, EASEMENTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION OF RECORD. DRY UTILITIES ARE NOT
SHOWN ON THIS PLAN.
MSA CONSULTING,INC.
> PLANNING > CIVIL ENGINEERING > LAND SURVEYING
34200 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760.320.9811 msaconsultinginc.com
PE 474.8
FF 475.47
PLAN 2XB
LOT 90
LEGEND
SCALE 1'=30'
OCT. 2019
LA QUINTA, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
LENNAR / GRIFFIN RANCH
TRACT NO. 32879 LOT AREA
13,200 SFWALL PLAN - LOT 90
54-260 Dark Star Drive
LENNAR
980 MONTECITO DRIVE
CORONA, CA 92879
(951) 817-3663
NOTE: DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE TO
BUILDING FACE AND NOT
ARCHITECTURAL POP-OUTS
NOTE: PLOT PLANS MAY NOT SHOW CURRENT RECORD INFORMATION. REFER TO THE TITLE REPORT
FOR DIMENSIONS, EASEMENTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION OF RECORD. DRY UTILITIES ARE NOT
SHOWN ON THIS PLAN.
MSA CONSULTING,INC.
> PLANNING > CIVIL ENGINEERING > LAND SURVEYING
34200 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760.320.9811 msaconsultinginc.com
PE 478.9
FF 479.57
PLAN 4C
LOT 91
LEGEND
SCALE 1'=30'
OCT. 2019
LA QUINTA, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
LENNAR / GRIFFIN RANCH
TRACT NO. 32879 LOT AREA
19,107 SFWALL PLAN - LOT 91
81-695 Chant Court
LENNAR
980 MONTECITO DRIVE
CORONA, CA 92879
(951) 817-3663
NOTE: DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE TO
BUILDING FACE AND NOT
ARCHITECTURAL POP-OUTS
NOTE: PLOT PLANS MAY NOT SHOW CURRENT RECORD INFORMATION. REFER TO THE TITLE REPORT
FOR DIMENSIONS, EASEMENTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION OF RECORD. DRY UTILITIES ARE NOT
SHOWN ON THIS PLAN.
MSA CONSULTING,INC.
> PLANNING > CIVIL ENGINEERING > LAND SURVEYING
34200 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760.320.9811 msaconsultinginc.com
PE 478.0
FF 478.67
PLAN 2XC
LOT 93
LEGEND
SCALE 1'=30'
OCT. 2019
LA QUINTA, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
LENNAR / GRIFFIN RANCH
TRACT NO. 32879 LOT AREA
13,217 SFWALL PLAN - LOT 93
81-680 Chant Court
LENNAR
980 MONTECITO DRIVE
CORONA, CA 92879
(951) 817-3663
NOTE: DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE TO
BUILDING FACE AND NOT
ARCHITECTURAL POP-OUTS
NOTE: PLOT PLANS MAY NOT SHOW CURRENT RECORD INFORMATION. REFER TO THE TITLE REPORT
FOR DIMENSIONS, EASEMENTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION OF RECORD. DRY UTILITIES ARE NOT
SHOWN ON THIS PLAN.
MSA CONSULTING,INC.
> PLANNING > CIVIL ENGINEERING > LAND SURVEYING
34200 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760.320.9811 msaconsultinginc.com
PE 477.4
FF 478.07
PLAN 1A
LOT 95
LEGEND
SCALE 1'=30'
OCT. 2019
LA QUINTA, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
LENNAR / GRIFFIN RANCH
TRACT NO. 32879 LOT AREA
13,525 SFWALL PLAN - LOT 95
81-660 Chant Court
LENNAR
980 MONTECITO DRIVE
CORONA, CA 92879
(951) 817-3663
NOTE: DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE TO
BUILDING FACE AND NOT
ARCHITECTURAL POP-OUTS
NOTE: PLOT PLANS MAY NOT SHOW CURRENT RECORD INFORMATION. REFER TO THE TITLE REPORT
FOR DIMENSIONS, EASEMENTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION OF RECORD. DRY UTILITIES ARE NOT
SHOWN ON THIS PLAN.
MSA CONSULTING,INC.
> PLANNING > CIVIL ENGINEERING > LAND SURVEYING
34200 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760.320.9811 msaconsultinginc.com
PE 478.6
FF 479.27
PLAN 2XB
LOT 97
LEGEND
SCALE 1'=30'
OCT. 2019
LA QUINTA, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
LENNAR / GRIFFIN RANCH
TRACT NO. 32879 LOT AREA
12,732 SFWALL PLAN - LOT 97
54-125 Dark Star Drive